Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Smith Island, Maryland


The cost of living in Smith Island, Maryland is 20.0% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,020 in Smith Island, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smith Island, Maryland is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Smith Island
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Smith Island, MD
Compared to Elgin, Smith Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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